It makes one wonder if Chico was their inspiration for the animation. I read your comment, then watched the video again; I almost saw Tom (and Jerry) playing that piano 😂
This guy was far more talented then he ever got credit for. If you ever watch the shows/movies they did, you can see it. He made everything he did look so easy.
Different era. When he was a kid there was nothing else to do. May as well play piano for hours. Now social media and selling pictures of your private parts on OnlyFans is the focus of youth.
That is the soul of the definition of being gifted. Which is to say the ability to make something technically difficult appear to the onlooker to seem natural, easy and fluid.
Difficult to learn, but with mastery comes the reward of confident simplicity. I know a few skills, and a lot of people say I make some things look easy. And it is! If you can have fun with it, you can enjoy it, and others around you enjoy watching you do it!
I remember my daughter watching this when she was about 5 or 6. She was awestruck. Impossible talent. What in life could possibly surpass the joy she felt in watching this. She fell in love with Chico....and Harpo.....and Groucho.
When my son was little he decided to put on one of my Marx Bros. DVDs. I was in the next room, and every now and then, I'd hear him bust out laughing. I didn't know what he was watching, but eventually decided to investigate. He obviously was too young to appreciate the verbal comedy of Groucho and Chico, but every time Harpo appeared, my little boy would bust a gut. He's nearly 30 now, and Harpo is still his favorite.
When I was around 10 years old, my mother would take us to the library to rent old VHS movies, and she absolutely LOVED the Marx Brothers. At that time, I hated watching it. Almost 40 years later, here I am on TH-cam, commenting on how I've come to appreciate just what my mother was trying to show me at that time. These guys were so talented at everything.
@USA#1 !! Never heard of that. What I've always read was that Harpo was the most gifted in music as he learned like 6 different instruments. Harpo also dabbled in painting. Zeppo, I read, that he was the funniest of all the brothers off screen, according to groucho.
When you had to have actual talent to make it into the movies. Chico might not have been known as the funniest Marx brother, but his piano playing skill was off the charts. I'm amazed at how often he hammered down with his palm, or simply played the melody side with one finger. He moved his hands so fast and seemingly effortlessly it looks like a special effect. He was a beast.
You mean the characters on ER were not actual medical professionals? Say it isn't so! I believed both Adrian Brody and Tim Roth in their respective roles as pianists that their characters can actually play. I don't need anything more in that regard.
No Dax, that is wrong. There were lots of untalented actors in the movies then and before-if the camera liked them, they made it. Let's not let a rose colored view of the past obscure the unique and wonderful talent of Chico...
@@emilegeorge6225 If you didn't know the story, Chico got his nickname because he was a notorious lady's man, i.e. chicks. Every one of the Marx Brothers Zeppo, Harpo, Chico, Groucho, and Gummo all got their nicknames from some characteristic about them. I can't remember how Zeppo got his (unless it had something to do with Zeppelins), but Harpo was a fantastic harp player, Groucho was notorious for his wisecracks and Gummo wore what were known as gumshoes in the day.
Vaudeville was the cradle for many genuine entertainers that had to have many talents to survive a crowded stage. Nobody runs away from quality, that's why we still watch many of these clips.
The amount of talent, skill, and no doubt endless hours of study, rehearsal, and practice must have been incredible to make it look so effortless and nonchalant.
He had been playing novelty piano like that at Coney Island in the early 20th Century, before he and his brothers were even a vaudeville act. And he performed it nightly in their three Broadway shows, before they started making movies. All of the brothers were unique and brilliant, and together, they were an immortal comedy team.
It might be just a legend, but it's said the reason his character had an Italian accent (a very broad one for sure) was that he had to fake a number of them to safely pass through different ethnic neighborhoodd to get to piano lessons as a kid.
@@THE-HammerMan No, sir, you are mistaken. It is widely reported that he learned bad piano habits from his first piano teacher (who only played with one hand) and ended up getting a second, batter teacher. Because his poor family couldn't afford two teachers, Chico was forced after each lesson to repeat the entirety of the less to his brother Harpo. Which proved to be a problem all around because Chico never wanted to learn the piano in the first place (it was his mother's idea) and certainly didn't want to hang around and teach Harpo as well.
My youngest is a decent piano player and old movie fan. She thought, at first, this was just a stunt. The look on her face when she realized he was actually playing was priceless.
One of my favourite things about watching a Marx Brothers movie was watching Chico play the piano. Whenever Chico plays the piano, he looks like he has a lot of fun doing it!!!.
The brothers' comedy whether verbal or musical was always good natured without smut or swearing. They showed how entertainment should be in my humble opinion
Reminds me of my Dad’s wonderful piano playing!!! ❤️. People just don’t seem to be playing like this any more. Oh dear. It’s simply such a wonderful gift. A lost art. Thank-you.
This clip is from 1939s AT THE CIRCUS, one of the later Marx Brothers films, I just watched it on TCM (without Turner Classic, I see no reason to own a TV), laughed hysterically, and was, as always, amazed by Chico's piano prowess. He makes it look incredibly easy, although (as with his brothers) it is the product of YEARS of intense study and practice from early childhood. Like all of their films, it showcased excellent orchestral and broadway performances as well as the incredibly talented musicianship of Graucho, Harpo, and Chico. Since I am able to play a bit of most stringed instruments, I can spot all but the best fakes. I can attest that every Marx Brother's instrumental.performance (including Graucho's guitar) is authentically excellent.
bravo THANKS FOR POSTING Many folks did not realize that Chico was very good at the piano and Harpo was excellent on the Harp. I can still remember these movies and I am getting on in yrs.
There are many serious pianists that can make playing look effortless. Then there's Chico, who shows that if you aren't having fun, then you aren't truly a serious pianist.
Amazing coincidence. Every time I play the piano, and particularly the Beer Barrel Polka, all these beautifully turned out girls gather around and watch and listen admiringly. Amazing.
He looks like he having fun and the people around him just smiley then he give this playful look over at the camera breaking the forth wall letting us know it's all for fun and laughs just enjoy our silliness.
Watching the You Bet Your Life game show videos here on TH-cam bring absolute joy to me. The people are so interesting and real and Groucho is so so nice.
They're out there, just not famous. Rick Crom, comedian in NYC, plays piano, operatic singer, writes funny songs, and is hilarious. He has an Off-Broadway show called "Newsical" that he regularly rewrites to stay current.
Because they want to show media manufactured crap''a control ,brainwash,there propaganda' of an elite to control the children's mind of thinking and thought process' slave'''
I loved watching Chico and Harpo playing. Sometimes they were fooling around like in this video. But sometime their music was serious, and their faces changed and got serious too.
The Marx brothers were some of the most talented musicians to have ever live. I would love to hear what they were capable of if they were being serious.
If I may say so, wrong way to look at it. Chico and Harpo were very talented musicians, but not talented enough to give the world as much pleasure as musicians as they did as comedians with music as their second string. Comedy is where their genius lay, so they made the right career choice, in my opinion.
@@jameswest8280 Yes, no point in analysing them. When I was a boy they made me once laugh so hard I literally thought it might kill me! Literally! Can't laugh like that nowadays, but still think they were supreme comic geniuses.
@@hermoglyph2255 -- the huge difference between the "actors of yesterday & today most of those from yesteryear were taught to sing dance play music etc not just learn lines & these brothers made & sold many a recording of their music
Many of the old time comedians were also fine musicians or singers. Jack Benny and Larry Fine were both fine violinists, Oliver Hardy was trained as an opera singer. Just to name a few.
His piano skills and comedy remind me of Oscar Levant. We mear mortals have been privileged to share the same planet with these extremely talented men and women.
THANK YOU for posting The Marx brothers one of the best like the 4 stooges...Harpo really could play the harp and Chico the piano. A very Merry and Blessed Xmas to all and a Peaceful NY. Pax+
Probably the only comedian better as a pianist since Chico was Dudley Moore, who was actually classically trained. Check out some of his videos on TH-cam, They are a riot!
The dexterity in his fingers are breath taken I don't know any one to match today the marx brothers are wonderful, it's a pity they never formed a pipe band there world would have been a lobster 🦞 😉 ❤❤
Christmas afternoon on BBC1 Black and white film every year. Wouldn't be Christmas, without them. I used to absolutely love them and still do. Magical times. No feckin miming there was there.. I must have been in my early teens I guess.
In 1976 the entirety of NTC San Diego training company 946 performed a “Groucho Marx” while passing in review before the Company Drill Instructor. He WAS NOT in any way amused, and thus we paid dearly. 😍 Loved it!
I miss that slow alot and I hope that they are in heaven and having a good time with God's love and his hands on our love never forget about you and tell my beautiful Monther that I love her alot and miss her alot too my friends and family love you Lord stay kool have a blessed year with God's love
Chico's hat fascinated me as a child, during the early 1970's. I thought it looked like those chocolate creme drops candy that are popular at Xmas. I watched the Marx brothers movies back then, as a child and teen.
Sheer Magic From An Absolutely Brilliant Artist From An Absolutely Amazing Family Of Majestic Artists. Who Have Left Us All An Awesome Legacy. God Bless You All.
Chico Marx is the only person I've ever seen play a piano as animated as any cartoon.
AND his delivery sounds exactly like cartoon music!
@@adamcolbertmusicn he does it e such charm
It makes one wonder if Chico was their inspiration for the animation. I read your comment, then watched the video again; I almost saw Tom (and Jerry) playing that piano 😂
It is impossible to watch this without smiling!
I was able to.
This guy was far more talented then he ever got credit for. If you ever watch the shows/movies they did, you can see it. He made everything he did look so easy.
Spot on. I am 70 and watched this so long ago The Orient were in the top flight. Still love the Marx bros.
I didn’t smile. Now wat?
@@lewstone5430
Just wait. Some are slow to get it.
He makes it look so easy! And he really gives the impression that he's just messing around, but the result is perfect time and perfect touch
Different era. When he was a kid there was nothing else to do. May as well play piano for hours. Now social media and selling pictures of your private parts on OnlyFans is the focus of youth.
That's the goal. Good performace.
Sounds like two pianos.
@Hasen Pfeffer not everyone is like you or the people you know.
@@lewstone5430 Sad, but true.
the single finger feather slides he does for the melody is absolutely remarkable.
In piano player language, a glissando :)
Chico makes stride piano playing look easy, even though it was extremely difficult to do! What a genius he was!!!
@Lechu Lecho Alright, Oscar Peterson over here.
That is the soul of the definition of being gifted. Which is to say the ability to make something technically difficult appear to the onlooker to seem natural, easy and fluid.
Difficult to learn, but with mastery comes the reward of confident simplicity.
I know a few skills, and a lot of people say I make some things look easy.
And it is!
If you can have fun with it, you can enjoy it, and others around you enjoy watching you do it!
@Lechu Lecho I think I saw another dumb-ass comment of you on a totally different subject today
@Lechu Lecho link to the video of you playing this.
I remember my daughter watching this when she was about 5 or 6.
She was awestruck. Impossible talent. What in life could possibly surpass the joy she felt in watching this. She fell in love with Chico....and Harpo.....and Groucho.
When my son was little he decided to put on one of my Marx Bros. DVDs. I was in the next room, and every now and then, I'd hear him bust out laughing. I didn't know what he was watching, but eventually decided to investigate. He obviously was too young to appreciate the verbal comedy of Groucho and Chico, but every time Harpo appeared, my little boy would bust a gut. He's nearly 30 now, and Harpo is still his favorite.
Poor Zeppo..& Gummo
Your daughter watched this video when she was 5 or 6, and that was the most fun thing she ever did in her life? I hope things get better for her. :'(
@@Pippy_Pappy Same to you with your Sad name 😪🤫🤭
@@davidwalter2002 Harpo could speak volumes and never say a word.
When I was around 10 years old, my mother would take us to the library to rent old VHS movies, and she absolutely LOVED the Marx Brothers. At that time, I hated watching it. Almost 40 years later, here I am on TH-cam, commenting on how I've come to appreciate just what my mother was trying to show me at that time. These guys were so talented at everything.
My one brother in law is a serious Marx Brothers fan, he doesn't like anything else from that era but I think he has all of their films and shorts.
Hey, at least you came.to realize how right she was!! Cool. 🙏
All the brothers were at the top of their game! Will we ever get to see that again? I will only hope.
Chico could play, don't let anybody tell you different. His timing was perfect.
Yes it was! Absolutely perfect! Very talented pianist!
Don't worry I don't think anyone will.
@USA#1 !! Never heard of that. What I've always read was that Harpo was the most gifted in music as he learned like 6 different instruments. Harpo also dabbled in painting. Zeppo, I read, that he was the funniest of all the brothers off screen, according to groucho.
I always loved the way Chico tickled the ivories.
@USA#1 !! Zeppo is the "normal one" in the movies?
Behind the comedy is an excellent pianist. His technique is amazing. He's always been one of my favourites.
Harpo was also a master of the piano, as well as the harp and clarinet. Groucho played a mean guitar and had a great voice. Highly underrated.
Indeed. He was a world-class pianist. He just just to work comedy with his brothers. He was brilliant, as were they all. Yes.
ROSAMUNDE
When you had to have actual talent to make it into the movies.
Chico might not have been known as the funniest Marx brother, but his piano playing skill was off the charts. I'm amazed at how often he hammered down with his palm, or simply played the melody side with one finger. He moved his hands so fast and seemingly effortlessly it looks like a special effect. He was a beast.
there was no such thing as faking then
A beast in every which way. Ever wondered why his name was Chico?
You mean the characters on ER were not actual medical professionals? Say it isn't so!
I believed both Adrian Brody and Tim Roth in their respective roles as pianists that their characters can actually play. I don't need anything more in that regard.
No Dax, that is wrong. There were lots of untalented actors in the movies then and before-if the camera liked them, they made it. Let's not let a rose colored view of the past obscure the unique and wonderful talent of Chico...
@@emilegeorge6225 If you didn't know the story, Chico got his nickname because he was a notorious lady's man, i.e. chicks. Every one of the Marx Brothers Zeppo, Harpo, Chico, Groucho, and Gummo all got their nicknames from some characteristic about them. I can't remember how Zeppo got his (unless it had something to do with Zeppelins), but Harpo was a fantastic harp player, Groucho was notorious for his wisecracks and Gummo wore what were known as gumshoes in the day.
His fingers dance across that piano. Not only do you get to hear great music, you get a wonderful dance to go with it!
Vaudeville was the cradle for many genuine entertainers that had to have many talents to survive a crowded stage. Nobody runs away from quality, that's why we still watch many of these clips.
Nailed it
The amount of talent, skill, and no doubt endless hours of study, rehearsal, and practice must have been incredible to make it look so effortless and nonchalant.
He had been playing novelty piano like that at Coney Island in the early 20th Century, before he and his brothers were even a vaudeville act. And he performed it nightly in their three Broadway shows, before they started making movies. All of the brothers were unique and brilliant, and together, they were an immortal comedy team.
It might be just a legend, but it's said the reason his character had an Italian accent (a very broad one for sure) was that he had to fake a number of them to safely pass through different ethnic neighborhoodd to get to piano lessons as a kid.
@@chocolatestraw3971 He was self-taught. That "legend" is hogwash.
@@THE-HammerMan No, sir, you are mistaken. It is widely reported that he learned bad piano habits from his first piano teacher (who only played with one hand) and ended up getting a second, batter teacher. Because his poor family couldn't afford two teachers, Chico was forced after each lesson to repeat the entirety of the less to his brother Harpo. Which proved to be a problem all around because Chico never wanted to learn the piano in the first place (it was his mother's idea) and certainly didn't want to hang around and teach Harpo as well.
@@HerculesBallsInc Ok. I stand corrected. I've never read up on them, only go by what I've heard... terribly bad sources, I know.
It is predominently due to this man and his brother Harpo that I ended up working most of my life in the music business!
My youngest is a decent piano player and old movie fan. She thought, at first, this was just a stunt. The look on her face when she realized he was actually playing was priceless.
One of my favourite things about watching a Marx Brothers movie was watching Chico play the piano. Whenever Chico plays the piano, he looks like he has a lot of fun doing it!!!.
In the Marx bros films, it seems the women customers/guests in the bars/ parties Chico plays at always swarm around him.
Chico on the piano
Harpo on the harp
Were always highlights for me.
Chico had quite the reputation as a ladies man.
And watching Harpo on the harp. Loved when he appeared on an episode of "I Love Lucy"
I feel the same about Larry Fine playing Violin. :D
Chico, and Harpo, were both very talented musicians.
Don't forget Groucho played guitar and sang
And self-taught; Harpo, when he had the money, tried formal training to be told there was nothing he needed to be taught
And Zeppo could sing (and dance if I'm not mistaken)!
My heart would soar whenever Harpo played his harp!
@@j.dovales8713 chico n zeppo could sing too
I just strongly strongly strongly admire how unique this whole song sounds. It just all seems to be from another time.
It is...!🖖😁
I feel the same about ragtime.
The brothers' comedy whether verbal or musical was always good natured without smut or swearing. They showed how entertainment should be in my humble opinion
George Alderson _____ What do you mean? Groucho was all about 'smut'. That was his whole character. Have you ever watched any Marx Brothers movies?
@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 and Harpo literally chasing the girls around (but never catching them)
@Burlats de Montaigne .. Groucho was suggestive yes but always clever and light hearted with a wink to the audience. Hardly what I'd call smut.
@@burlatsdemontaigne6147 his TV appearances were a riot. You know the network censors were just wringing their hands...
From back in the days when actors had real talent
And girls were pretty!
As an amateur pianist, I've being trying for 40 years to become fluid as this. Quite extraordinary playing.
No one plays like that these days. His intimate knowledge of the instrument is astounding.
Look for Vinheteiro on TH-cam, he is also very talented, he even played this song as well.
You can easly tell he's having so much fun just by looking at his hands. Beautiful movements
I'd give my right arm to be able to play like that. No, that wouldn't work, would it?
Reminds me of my Dad’s wonderful piano playing!!! ❤️. People just don’t seem to be playing like this any more. Oh dear. It’s simply such a wonderful gift. A lost art. Thank-you.
I mean, how many people played like this before?
Chico and Harpo. They were great. Days of real talent.
This clip is from 1939s AT THE CIRCUS, one of the later Marx Brothers films, I just watched it on TCM (without Turner Classic, I see no reason to own a TV), laughed hysterically, and was, as always, amazed by Chico's piano prowess. He makes it look incredibly easy, although (as with his brothers) it is the product of YEARS of intense study and practice from early childhood.
Like all of their films, it showcased excellent orchestral and broadway performances as well as the incredibly talented musicianship of Graucho, Harpo, and Chico.
Since I am able to play a bit of most stringed instruments, I can spot all but the best fakes. I can attest that every Marx Brother's instrumental.performance (including Graucho's guitar) is authentically excellent.
I always think it is great watching the Marx brothers movies, seeing Chico playing the piano is great. Those are the classic movies.
Chico was amazing on the piano. ALL The Marx Brothers were incredibly talented in many different ways.
Always loved watching him play when I was a kid watching these movies… Absolutely phenomenal,… Effortless!!
He plays from such a purely joyful place. Amazing
bravo THANKS FOR POSTING
Many folks did not realize that Chico was very good at the piano and Harpo was excellent on the Harp.
I can still remember these movies and I am getting on in yrs.
He was an excellent piano player. Dang, I'm impressed at the way he made it seem so effortless!!!
Unique highly visual style. Genius.
One of my mom's favorite songs. Chico was very talented. He could play with his eyes closed 🎹🎶🎼❤❤❤❤❤
Mozart would have LOVED this guy - and Harpo too!.
There are many serious pianists that can make playing look effortless.
Then there's Chico, who shows that if you aren't having fun, then you aren't truly a serious pianist.
That man could play!!!! Wow. His stage antics just add to the perfect music.
Those piano keys just scream for mercy from Chico’s fingers!!! 😁👍
The most amazing piano player ever…even Gershwin was envious
A comedic great pianist---Only one of his kind. Thanks Chico!
Clearly you haven’t heard of Tom lehrer
@@kingarthurthe5th Neither have I.
What about Victor Borge?
@@kingarthurthe5th I never have either!!!🙄🤣👎🏻
I absolutely LOVE this video! I can watch it again and again, and it ALWAYS brings a smile to my face!
the Marx brothers prodigious talent. not likely to be seen again.
Robert Boney ..............I agree Robert, let’s be grateful that our paths coincided
Amazing coincidence. Every time I play the piano, and particularly the Beer Barrel Polka, all these beautifully turned out girls gather around and watch and listen admiringly. Amazing.
I know this song under the title of "beer barrell polka" but, if I am not mistaken the original Is German and it's called "Rosamunde" isn't It?
@@antonellobada5964 Absolutely correct, but you don't get the girls with that title.
damn... he was very talented
Sharky Fish, yes, he was a gifted piano player, and he had that charm too while playing which always attracted the ladies.
And "the ladies, *JUST LOVED HIM!"*
In the immortal words of Capt. 'Hawkeye' Pierce, M.D.: *"If only I could do that with Nurses!"*
He looks like he having fun and the people around him just smiley then he give this playful look over at the camera breaking the forth wall letting us know it's all for fun and laughs just enjoy our silliness.
Everyone forgets how accomplished of a musician he was. Always loved when he played.
He made it look so effortless!!!
Just loved the Marx Bros., especially the great Groucho. Got all of their hysterically brilliant,funny films.
Watching the You Bet Your Life game show videos here on TH-cam bring absolute joy to me. The people are so interesting and real and Groucho is so so nice.
A cheeky smile breaking the 4th wall.😆
Very interesting. Vince Guaraldi also used the heel of his left hand to make the piano "growl". I've never seen anyone else do that until this video!
And where do you think Vince learned it from?
The talent like this you'll never find these days just wow
They're out there, just not famous. Rick Crom, comedian in NYC, plays piano, operatic singer, writes funny songs, and is hilarious. He has an Off-Broadway show called "Newsical" that he regularly rewrites to stay current.
Comedian Freddy Lewis used to do a wonderful Chico Marx impression in the early '80s. In fact, he used to sign autographs as Chico Lewis.
Was there ever a human as comfortable with a keyboard as the great Chico Marx?
I love this and keep watching over and over.
I never realized Chico was that talented on piano
He literally plays the piano in every movie
Just like his brother “Harpo” playing those big old harps. Beautiful.
He looks as though he’s barely thinking about what he’s doing. Effortless talent.
That's the beauty of being an artist. Make it look like it's so easy;
Thats the talent of a true professional
It only looks effortless.
@@GradyPhilpott that looks easy, let me try... Nope.
He's probably thinking about those girls. He was a notorious womanizer.
Whenever I feel like a loser, I watch this video. Always amazes me as to how good Chico Marx is at the piano!
Ever wonder why the TV networks never show these terrific movies.
Tuner Classic Movies does.
lucky Strike Because this world stinks and the young people of today are just horrible and don't care about anything good or the past !!!!
ME TV in Chicago Show Marx brothers and the Three stogies, this,Chanel, only has the Good oldies shows, one of my Favorite channel.
Because they want to show media manufactured crap''a control ,brainwash,there propaganda' of an elite to control the children's mind of thinking and thought process' slave'''
Oh no! that would make people aware of the untalented now...
What an extraordinary talent he was.
I loved watching Chico and Harpo playing. Sometimes they were fooling around like in this video. But sometime their music was serious, and their faces changed and got serious too.
A truly amazing performer!
He was such a talented and entertaining man. I've had hours of joy brought y his charm.
The Marx brothers were some of the most talented musicians to have ever live. I would love to hear what they were capable of if they were being serious.
If I may say so, wrong way to look at it. Chico and Harpo were very talented musicians, but not talented enough to give the world as much pleasure as musicians as they did as comedians with music as their second string. Comedy is where their genius lay, so they made the right career choice, in my opinion.
@@hermoglyph2255 I think it was a perfect balance of comedy and music, true entertainers.
@@jameswest8280 Yes, no point in analysing them. When I was a boy they made me once laugh so hard I literally thought it might kill me! Literally! Can't laugh like that nowadays, but still think they were supreme comic geniuses.
@@hermoglyph2255 they don't have bigger than life stars anymore like they did in the 40s 50s and 60s.
@@hermoglyph2255 -- the huge difference between the "actors of yesterday & today most of those from yesteryear were taught to sing dance play music etc not just learn lines & these brothers made & sold many a recording of their music
Mr.Chico Marx performed this rendition in"The Marx Brothers At The Circus"at MGM.
What a very unique style of playing he has
Love his technique with a little showmanship. Awesome.
Yes! The one-finger play was his trademark.
The Marx Brothers were so talented and funny. We spent many hours watching their movies in the 50s.
Brilliantly talented all of them.
Many of the old time comedians were also fine musicians or singers. Jack Benny and Larry Fine were both fine violinists, Oliver Hardy was trained as an opera singer. Just to name a few.
Henny Youngman, king of the one-liners, played violin. He often brought it on stage but rarely actually played it.
He makes it look so effortless...
Amazing talent. 💛💚🙂🎵🎼🎶
His piano skills and comedy remind me of Oscar Levant. We mear mortals have been privileged to share the same planet with these extremely talented men and women.
Chico inspired an entire generation of aspiring piano players to learn the pistol shot technique.
Thank you Chco for sharing your God given talent with the world and thank you God for giving it to him. :)
That is awesome! Must see to appreciate talent true piano playing.
He was absolute catnip to the ladies.
That was his reputation. Groucho said something to
the effect that Chico didn't pull up his pants until he
was 70....
Geez. He plays so effortlessly.
THANK YOU for posting
The Marx brothers one of the best like the 4 stooges...Harpo really could play the harp and Chico the piano.
A very Merry and Blessed Xmas to all and a Peaceful NY.
Pax+
His hands are like rubber,I could watch and listen to him all day.
Probably the only comedian better as a pianist since Chico was Dudley Moore, who was actually classically trained. Check out some of his videos on TH-cam, They are a riot!
Can't forget Ol' Victor Borge, although he was more pianist than comedian but hilarious nonetheless.
Jak byłem mały, filmy z braćmi Marx były czymś najlepszym, co było w telewizji! Przez ich grę na harfie i pianinie poszedłem do szkoły muzycznej.
The Marx Bros. were all fantastic musicians! And FUNNY!
All the brothers were at the top of their game! Will we ever get to see that again? I will only hope.
Like the rest of the Marx Brothers, Chico was extremely funny. But it's easy to forget that he was also a very talented musician.
So was Harpo. I love to listen to him play.
Chico !!! So great. What a showman. My Grandkids really like the Marx Bros. movies.... I am proud !
The dexterity in his fingers are breath taken I don't know any one to match today the marx brothers are wonderful, it's a pity they never formed a pipe band there world would have been a lobster 🦞 😉 ❤❤
Nailed it! Tremendous entertainer!
Christmas afternoon on BBC1 Black and white film every year. Wouldn't be Christmas, without them. I used to absolutely love them and still do. Magical times. No feckin miming there was there.. I must have been in my early teens I guess.
In 1976 the entirety of NTC San Diego training company 946 performed a “Groucho Marx” while passing in review before the Company Drill Instructor. He WAS NOT in any way amused, and thus we paid dearly. 😍 Loved it!
Such a talented man.
Amazing the musical talents highlighted in some of the old movies, especially Chico and Harpo.
The days and years of yesterday, They are all gone with our entertainers of the same era.
Back then entertainers had real talent.
Love the way he played the piano then!
I miss that slow alot and I hope that they are in heaven and having a good time with God's love and his hands on our love never forget about you and tell my beautiful Monther that I love her alot and miss her alot too my friends and family love you Lord stay kool have a blessed year with God's love
Immensely talented pianist! He could do it all…. Classics, Waltzes, whatever! Unbelievable!
Chico is such a master of the piano! I've had this piece in my playlist for probably 20 years now, recorded from a VHS tape we rented.
that mischievous grin he gives to the camera says it all!
Chico's hat fascinated me as a child, during the early 1970's. I thought it looked like those chocolate creme drops candy that are popular at Xmas. I watched the Marx brothers movies back then, as a child and teen.
Now that's talent.
Its normal, but I love that, music and the famous guylissimo...
Sheer Magic From An Absolutely Brilliant Artist From An Absolutely Amazing Family Of Majestic Artists. Who Have Left Us All An Awesome Legacy. God Bless You All.